“What I like about you”

This is the first in a series of blog posts called “What I like about you.”  My name is Tricia Stone, and I have been in the emergency business for […]

A Safe Return

The drive was painless. The cabin was exactly what we expected. The dog was well-behaved. The weather was perfect. And the only minor hiccup was getting turned around on a […]

Know before You Go

When I moved to Portland from Indianapolis a year ago, my primary concern about the 2,260- mile drive was whether or not I picked the right audio book. Fortunately, I […]

A Cabin in the Woods

While this cabin does have electricity and charm, it doesn’t have running water. As my first official post, I am going to invite you to join me as I travel to […]

Stand Clear … Charging … Shocking!

Dear Friends, My name is Julie and I am the communications specialist at the Oregon Red Cross. If you’ve ever looked at the top of this screen, you’ll notice that it says, […]

They’re back!

 Union Pacific delivers ERVs safely via rail Three of five Oregon Red Cross emergency response vehicles (ERVs) have returned from New York after travelling many miles from our local chapters (Willamette, […]

Who will be there to help?

The following excerpt was sent to first responders at Clackamas Fire District #1 in Milwaukie, Oregon, by a grateful family member. We are humbled and honored that the Red Cross […]

Find a penny, pick it up …

Students from Richard Smith’s third-grade class at Mill Park Elementary in the David Douglas School District presented Oregon Red Cross representatives with a check for $364 Friday morning at a […]

Civil War Blood Drive concluding with record breaking potential

 Mary Overgaard (right) and Kathy Brandeberry (left) Photo by Daphne Mathew The Civil War football rivalry is steadily approaching as fans anticipate the bowl game fates of their supported programs. […]

Civil War Blood Drive is in Full Effect

Only six days into the Civil War Blood Drive and over 2,400 people have cast their ballots. For some, the sweet taste of victory can only be felt by winning […]